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I always see the advice hammered home: "Hire a professional electrician! Don't DIY electrical work!" And I largely agree. Messing with electricity is dangerous and perhaps deadly. But sometimes I wonder if the pendulum has swung too far. Are there truly never any situations where a handy homeowner can safely tackle a very minor electrical task?
For example,replacing a light fixture with an identical model,after carefully shutting off the breaker and verifying it's dead with a non-contact voltage tester. Or swapping out a clearly broken outlet for a new, identical one.Are these tasks always best left to a professional? it feels like overkill sometimes, especially when electricians are busy and expensive. I understand the risks, but with proper precautions and a lot of caution, are some small jobs truly off-limits for the average homeowner? What constitutes a "minor" electrical task versus one that requires a professional? I'm curious to hear other people's experiences and perspectives on this.